Rock Wall at the ARC

Rock Wall Rules

1. A Rock Wall Staff member must be present to climb on the Rock Wall. Rock Wall hours are posted on the Outdoor Adventures website.
2. Patrons must check in with a Rock Wall staff member before climbing every time they visit the Rock Wall.
3. As space is limited, Rock Wall Staff may ask any patron to leave who is no longer climbing and/or has been in the facility for a long time in order to allow others to enter and enjoy the Rock Wall. 
4. Private instruction is NOT allowed. All climbing skills and safety instruction must be done by a climbing wall staff member.
5. Street shoes are not allowed on the Rock Wall or crash pads. Climbing shoe rentals are free and available at ARC equipment rental desk.
6. No open toed shoes or sandals are permitted to climb on the wall.
7. No loose chalk is allowed, all chalk must be in a spill resistant container.
8. No food or drinks allowed on climbing pads.
9. Only climbing equipment is permitted on climbing pads.
10. You must use modern commercially manufactured equipment. All equipment is subject to inspection by climbing wall staff for acceptable use.
11. You may use your personal climbing harnesses and belay devices as long as they meet the following requirements:
    • Personal climbing harnesses must be designed with two tie-in points and a belay loop
    • Personal climbing harnesses must not have excessive wear or any modifications
    • All belay devices must be used with a locking carabiner
    • Personal belay devices and carabiners must not have excessive wear
12. Belaying via hip belay, munter hitch, or a figure 8 device is not allowed at the Rock Wall.
13. Climbing shoes and harnesses must be taken off to use the restroom.
14. No bouldering is allowed above the white bouldering line.
15. No climbing will be permitted under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
16. No horseplay is permitted on climbing pads, on or around hanging ropes, and on the climbing walls.
17. No climbing will be permitted with any open wounds or cuts.
18. Report any and all incidents/safety concerns to rock wall staff.
19. When climbing at Rock Wall, all patrons are expected to follow our Rock Wall Climbing Ethics. 

Rock Wall Climbing Ethics

• Do not climb above or below another climber.
• Top rope partners must double check each other’s harnesses, carabiners, and knots to ensure they are correct before climbing.
• Climbing partners should communicate when beginning to climb and when lowering to avoid unnecessary injury.
• Offer or wait to be asked before giving pointers or “beta” to other climbers.
• Be aware of other climbers in your area at all times.
• Alternate turns climbing a route if the Rock Wall is crowded. Be polite and courteous to your fellow climbers.
• Treat other climbers as you would like to be treated. The Rock Wall is a place where everyone is welcome and respected.